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> The real reason you should consider working at a startup or starting your own: It's not the money I think this is correct, but makes the post's title seem re
by alecbenzer 7y ago
> The real reason you should consider working at a startup or starting your own: It's not the money
I think this is correct, but makes the post's title seem really click-baity. I think expected financial upside is exactly where Big Tech unequivocally wins over startups (esp. joining and not founding), so it seems weird to frame the post around money.
- garry 7y agoSorry, I made this post for YouTube originally, and didn't expect it to show up on HN. :-)
- peteey 7y agoIt doesn't seem correct at all. Money is very much a factor. To prove, How many people here would show up tomorrow if their company stopped paying them? How many people would join a startup for less pay without any stock offers? I suspect the answer to both will be equal to the number polled.
- alecbenzer 7y agoNot sure I understand the point you're trying to make... Money is a factor but it's not the thing that should draw you to a startup -- expected money is better at Big Tech. A startup is the right choice only once you start to consider non-money factors.